A Baule revelry mask

Estimated price  500 - 600 €

A Baule revelry mask, collected in the Tiebissou region, provenance Amadou Bouaflé or his son Bakari, Abidjan, Ivory Coast, A notable example is a mid-20th-century female figure from Tiébissou village, characterized by intricate scarification patterns, a sophisticated coiffure, and a serene expression. Such sculptures often serve as representations of ancestral spirits or idealized beauty, reflecting the community's values and beliefs.

Baule masks from Tiebissou, a town in central Côte d'Ivoire, are emblematic of the rich artistic traditions of the Baule people. These masks are not only artistic masterpieces but also hold significant cultural and spiritual importance.

A Baule revelry mask from the Tiebissou region refers to a ceremonial mask made by the Baule people of Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), specifically originating from the Tiebissou area, located in the central part of the country.

These masks are meant to entertain and amuse, often accompanied by music, dance, and theatrics. They may feature exaggerated or whimsical features, unlike the more restrained, formal aesthetic of sacred masks like those used in the Goli or Komien traditions.

The Baoulé people of Tiébissou are esteemed for their exceptional woodcarving skills, producing artworks that are both aesthetically refined and spiritually significant.

Auction results: Christies, Sothebys, Sothebys, Dorotheum,

Museums: MET NY,

Galleriea Wolfgang-Jaenicke, Wolfgang-Jaenicke

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Height: 33 cm / 44 cm incl. stand
Weight: 1,7 kg incl. stand